
For starters, Soldiers learn the Stinger Avenger and Counter-Rocket, Artillery, Mortar weapons systems. The 14P MOS really is something to behold. “I thought I was top dog in my squad, but he taught me so much,” said Peralta. He said he can appreciate these questions as he was the one posing them to his first sergeant while stationed in South Korea as an Avenger crewmember.
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But, rather than just responding, Peralta said instructors show students how to find the answers themselves. He then explained how he delves into the training manuals to get those questions answered. “My knowledge is growing more and more, in part, because of the questions these privates ask me.” “I love being an instructor, and it’s something I always dreamed of becoming after I graduated AIT,” said Peralta, a native of Dallas. The NCO also instructs another class of National Guard Soldiers in the 14S Air and Missile Defense military occupational specialty (MOS). Ivan Peralta co-teaches the 14P class with Charles Toms, a contract instructor. They were midway through their 10-week Advanced Individual Training to become 14P Air and Missile Defense (AMD) crewmembers.ĭouble dipping in the academic world, Staff Sgt. Thirteen Soldiers from B Battery, 2nd Battalion, 6th Air Defense Artillery were working through their lessons June 6. (Photo Credit: James Brabenec) VIEW ORIGINALįORT SILL, Okla., J- In a world where the next adversary might use simple, inexpensive means to eavesdrop or attack military assets, air defense artillery plays a key role in helping the Army to meet its missions.

Octavia Martin on the Stinger Man-Portable Air Defense System June 6, 2020, at Fort Sill, Okla. Joerico Sovine, left, an Advanced Individual Training Soldier. Ivan Peralta, 14P Air and Missile Defense instructor, right, responds to a question asked by Pvt.
